Cannes: The Cannes Film Festival got off to a blockbuster, if stormy start, as Baz Luhrmann's 'The Great Gatsby' opened on a soggy French Riviera. Amid heavy rain, dancing flappers flocked down the Cannes red carpet on Wednesday night, bringing a touch of the Jazz Age to the Croisette. 'Gatsby' stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire helped give the festival's opening day a strong dose of star power. At the opening ceremony, DiCaprio, joined by his 'Gatsby' co-star, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan, declared the 66th Cannes officially begun.
Over the next 12 days, dozens of the world's most artistically ambitious films will premiere on Cannes' global stage. But Wednesday was a day for blockbusters both the big-budget 'Gatsby' and Hollywood's most accomplished director of spectacle: Steven Spielberg. Spielberg is serving as jury president at this year's Cannes. His presence here is a rarity (he's had films at Cannes before, including 'E.T.' and 'Sugarland Express', but never had a movie in competition), and he was received like a visiting head of state, a king of cinema.
The 'Lincoln' director received a standing ovation at the opening ceremony and was serenaded with a performance of 'Miss Celie's Blues' from his 1985 film, 'The Color Purple'. He heads the jury that will decide the prestigious Palme d'Or, given to one of the 20 competing films, with entries ranging from the Coen brothers ('Llewyn Davis'), Alexander Payne ('Nebraska') and Steven Soderbergh ('Behind the Candelabra'). This year's jury is an intimidating,
08:14 AM, May 16, 2013
New Delhi: Bollywood actress Vidya Balan and 'Life of Pi' director Ang Lee are part of the prestigious 66th Cannes Film Festival's nine-member jury, headed by Hollywood director Steven Spielberg. Balan, 35, one of the most respected performers in India, is best known for her path-breaking roles in films like 'The Dirty Picture', 'Kahaani' and 'Parineeta'. The other big names joining Spielberg are Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman, Oscar-winner Christophe Waltz,...
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Kamal Haasan watched Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' at a special screening. The event was attended by Spielberg himself and Amitabh Bachchan. ...
12:14 PM, Apr 23, 2013
Cast: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum Director Steven Spielberg There's a scene in 'Jurassic Park' that's etched in movie history - you know the one I'm talking about - ripples appearing in two glasses of water on the dashboard of a car that ominously announce the arrival of the hulking, roaring T-Rex. This scene is hyper accentuated in 3D through Steven Spielberg's restored version of this monster movie classic...
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Rajeev Masand says 'Jurassic Park 3D' still has a hair-raising effect. What do you say? Write your own review and win prizes.
10:51 PM, Apr 05, 2013
'Lincoln' starred Daniel Day-Lewis in lead role as the late US President Abraham Lincoln and the actor won an Oscar for his performance. ...
02:53 PM, Mar 28, 2013
U.S. rapper Jay-Z has teamed up with Australian director Baz Luhrmann to produce and perform on the soundtrack for 'The Great Gatsby' which will open the 2013 Cannes film festival in May. ...
04:49 PM, Mar 16, 2013
'Life of Pi' helmer Ang Lee is reportedly being approached by Warner Bros to direct biblical epic on Moses 'Gods and Kings' after they failed to seal a deal with Steven Spielberg. ...
11:08 AM, Mar 16, 2013
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg talks about his love for movies and what's his inspiration. ...
10:50 AM, Mar 16, 2013
We're giving away the DVD of 'Saving Private Ryan' that was especially autographed by Steven Spielberg for one lucky fan. All you have to do is tell us in 100 words or less which film, directed by Steven Spielberg, changed your life, and how.
11:14 PM, Mar 15, 2013
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg and producer Stacey Snider, during an interview with CNN-IBN's Entertainment Editor, said the alchemy of Anil Ambani-owned Reliance and animation company Dreamworks has been nothing but a success story. ...
08:51 PM, Mar 13, 2013
Bollywood fraternity was in full attendance at the event which had Amitabh in conversation with Steven Spielberg. ...
03:35 PM, Mar 13, 2013
Preity Zinta was recently spotted at Steven Spielberg's party in Mumbai looking visibly thinner. ...
12:44 PM, Mar 13, 2013
With bangs covering her forehead, actress Anushka Sharma was seen sporting a new haircut at Steven Spielberg's party in Mumbai. ...
12:34 PM, Mar 13, 2013
Hollywood's ace filmmaker Steven Spielberg is in India along with his studio partner Stacey Snider to celebrate his film Lincoln's big Oscar win. CNN-IBN's Entertainment Editor Rajeev Masand spoke to him about his India connect, including a backpacking trip in the 80s. ...
11:25 PM, Mar 12, 2013
A special talk was organised by Reliance Entertainment between acclaimed director Steven Spielberg and Amitabh Bachchan on Monday in Mumbai. Spielberg is in India to celebrate the success of 'Lincoln', which has been co-produced by DreamWorks and Reliance Entertainment. ...
05:59 PM, Mar 12, 2013
Bollywood fraternity was in full attendance at Anil Ambani's event which had Amitabh Bachchan in conversation with Hollywood's veteran director, Steven Spielberg. ...
02:09 PM, Mar 12, 2013
